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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Two Hugs and a Birthday



It's still Wednesday and this is my second post of the day.  If you are looking for my Colour Me...! post, please scroll down or click here.


My first card is inspired by this beautiful card and tag by Gayatri for this week's Tag You're It #17.  I really loved the way the tag was cut out and then replaced a bit offset on the card front of the inspirational card.  Inspired by my CASology teamie Judy's card, I did a little water coloring and white embossing.


I am also entering this card at Paper Smooches Sparks Anything Goes, Paper Players CAS Floral, Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Spring Pinterest Inspiration Challenge, and Virginia's View Challenge #13:  Embossing--I used heat and dry embossing on this card.









My next card uses the technique taught in this week's Make it Monday #205:  Confetti Cluster Stamping.  I traced a large heart die, and then filled it in with little stamps.  Here are the stamps and colors I used.

Shakers & Sprinkles:  Lavender Moon, Plum Pudding, Aqua Mist, Harvest Gold
Birthday Bash Sentiments:  Harvest Gold
Birthday Style:  Lemon Tart
Balloon Bash:  Tropical Teal, Blueberry Sky, Spring Moss
Beautiful Blooms II: Orange Zest

It was so easy to find tiny little stamps to use--I started in the birthday category and looked no further.  After my confetti stamping was done, I used the Burlap Impression Plate, and then adhered a die cut Hugs that was built of several layers of black card stock and topped with Berry Sorbet and then coated with Glossy Accents.

I am also entering this card at Addicted to Stamps #136:  Anything Goes.






My last  card follows the sketch at this week's CAS on Sunday #54, and I used Neat & Tangled Everyday Circles.  I am entering this card at Little Tangles #54:  Anything Goes, AAA Cards #35: Bare Naked CAS, and Seize the Birthday with toppings Focus on the Sentiment.  I am also linking up at One Layer Simplicity Challenge #14:  Words, Words, Words.  (I hope that my circle word stamps qualify--if not, please delete.)






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46 comments :

  1. Cornelia (fun stamping)March 18, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    What a parade of gorgeous cards, Joyce! I tried that confetti cluster stamping - was not happy with my results - your card rocks! My favorite is however you last one - CAS with a big impact! Thanks for playing with us at ATSM!

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  2. ColleenMarch 18, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    ONG, how do you do that? So many challenges and you managed to capture them all with a card or two!! Amazing!! I LOVE your birthday card with the striped lines down the page... very clever! And your MIM is gorgeous... my favorite I think!! Thank you for joining us at Seize the Birthday!

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  3. Lisa EltonMarch 18, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    There you go again treating us to a pretty line-up of cards!! Your watercolored florals are soft and lovely. Terrific confetti stamping, I hope to try this one. And your final birthday card is perfectly cute!

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  4. Helen F.March 18, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    These are all FABULOUS, Joyce! Love the design ideas I always pick up here.
    The first tag card is my favorite ~ to be CASED soon ;-)

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  5. Kara LynneMarch 18, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    What a feast for the eyes! Your first card is so beautiful with the white embossing and watercoloring! You did an amazing job with that confetti stamping, so bright and fabulous! Your third card is perfectly CAS; I love the scored lines!

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  6. Jacquie SouthasMarch 18, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    Love your confetti heart, Joyce!

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  7. sandieMarch 18, 2015 at 11:45 PM

    Suoerb set of cards. Beautiful watercolouring on the first. Adore the collection of baby stamps on the second plus that glossy sentiment and the 3rd is CAS perfection. Thanks for joining us at ATSM

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  8. Deepti StephensMarch 19, 2015 at 5:00 AM

    All three cards are really fantastic Joyce.. :)

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  9. BirgitMarch 19, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    Wow! What a fabulous line-up of sweet cards! They all are fantastic, but I'm completely smitten by the design and colors of the first card. Something I really want to try! I'm always inspired when I visit here.

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  10. AlannaMarch 19, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    Fabulous cards as always Joyce. Those flowere are so beautiful on the first one and your confettI stamping looks great. Love the card design.

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  11. UnknownMarch 19, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    Wow Joyce! You have been on a roll this week! Each of these cards are beautiful and so different!! I love the embossing and colouring of your first and will have to try that Confetti Clustering (sometime!!) because I love that effect, and your uber CAS birthday circles card is right up my alley. I was just going to do a quick stop by... there are a few more cards I want to check out before leaving... as an aside, I really like your new blog site! xx

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  12. Kathy McMarch 19, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    All great cards, Joyce, but I really do love your confetti heart and Hugs! Your tag card is beautiful with all the embossing and other techniques combined. You are one busy gal ~ always enjoy perusing your blog and truly appreciate your comments on mine. : )

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  13. Marcia HillMarch 19, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    WOW...all those challenges and 3 absolutely beautiful cards! Your tag card is stunning and I just love the soft look of it! And your confetti card is perfect...clean, simple, and just perfect! And your last birthday card is a true CAS card and totally amazing. You really rocked all those challenges Joyce...kudos to you!! :0)

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  14. Virginia L.March 19, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    Gorgeous work, Joy! So glad that you join the fun over Virginia’s View “All Things Embossed” Challenge!

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  15. KaraMarch 19, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    love those beautifully colored flowers!

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  16. SidMarch 19, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    Great cards !!

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  17. Kim HegginsMarch 19, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    Fabulous collection of cards Joyce...I always love your posts where you have so many fantastic cards on display. Each and everyone of them is just amazing. Your first card is my favorite, just love all your pretty pink posies, so so pretty.

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  18. Happy DanceMarch 19, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    A trio of gorgeousness! Love your tag card! Those pinks and greens really make me feel like Spring time is here! LOVE your heart card -- all those fun little stamps in a flurry of confetti; just wonderful. And I do love the CAS card with all the circles. It's really very cool. They're all great cards. Have a good weekend. Bev

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  19. SharronMarch 19, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    A fabulous trio of cards--love the variety! The floral design is so lovely and I adore your fun confetti card. The last card is CAS perfection. Love the scoring and the circles design!

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  20. wienerhoneymoonersMarch 19, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    Love your MIM, and perfection it is!! LOVE your cards Joyce!! Thanks for joining us at AAA Cards CAS Challenges

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  21. DarnellMarch 19, 2015 at 9:36 PM

    What a wonderful range you've given us with this post, Joyce! You've gone from layers to CAS and all three creations are rocking my world!! Simply put, they are all winners in my book!! Hugs, Darnell

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  22. Sazzle DazzleMarch 20, 2015 at 4:48 AM

    A super duper gallery of talent, colour and eye-popping cards Joyce
    Each one so unique and stunning - can't pick a favourite but thrilled to see you've linked up at
    ATSM and AAA card challenges. Sarah xx

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  23. BobbyMarch 20, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    Your tag card is absolutely gorgeous, Joyce. I love how you did the confetti stamping. That's next on my list to try. You've hit a lot o challenges with these wonderful creations.

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  24. MarybethMarch 20, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Oh I love your tag card it’s amazing!!!!!! Great take on Deepti’s card. Love your large cluster stamped card. I thought that was a fun one to make. Gorgeous cards once again!

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  25. MarybethMarch 20, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Sorry meant to say Gayatri's tag card.......

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  26. Taunya ButlerMarch 20, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    WOW -- so much eye candy here!! So many things to love! I think the pink flowers are gorgeous on the offset tag Hugs card - beautifully done!!! The second card delighted me - LOVE that the amazingly cool heart is made up of lots of little stamped images - SUPER cool!!! My favorite is the 3rd Happy Birthday card!!! Awesome in its styling - love the scored lines and the trio of happy circles - just so charming!!! The weekend is here and I hope yours is Fabulous!!!

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  27. Terri Trotter EarleyMarch 20, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    LOVING these cards!

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  28. Princess Judy PalmerMarch 20, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    Oh my gosh! That confetti card looks like it was a lot of work. The end result is so fun though! Great cards all around, the nifty CAS circles of the birthday card and the happy pinks in your tag card. Great inspiration!

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  29. Anita in FranceMarch 22, 2015 at 1:17 AM

    What a gorgeous collection of cards, Joyce ... cool, crisp and graphic circles, such fun confetti stamping, and oh my, such pretty pink posies on the first ... fabulous! Anita :)

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  30. Deborah FringsMarch 22, 2015 at 5:31 AM

    Wow - what a super collection of cards. I love the clean, graphic birthday card at the end. And you beautiful confetti confection for our Anything Goes challenge at ASM - fab work. Thanks so much for playing along with us!

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  31. Jenny ColaciccoMarch 22, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Great CAS card with a super trio of colors. Thanks for joining us at the AAA Cards Challenge. Jenny x

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  32. ÅsaJMarch 22, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Great cards!!! Love them!

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  33. Zw@@nMarch 22, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    Stunning card! I love the colours. Thanks for playing along with us at CAS on Sunday. Luv, Wilma

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  34. Barb GhigMarch 22, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    Another wonderful post, Joyce! I love all the pretty pink flowers on your first card, and your 'Confetti Stamping' on your 2nd card is awesome! Great job combining challenges on your last card, too!

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  35. anja curversMarch 23, 2015 at 2:50 AM

    Wow love all your cards they are one by one stunning. Thank you so much for joining us over at TAG you're it and CAS on sunday.

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  36. Alice March 23, 2015 at 2:59 AM

    love the coloring on your first card and all your cards are so pretty! wonderful work! thanks so much for playing along with us this week at Paper Smooches SPARKS!

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  37. cheironMarch 23, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    So pretty! Love the offset tag. Thank you so much for playing along with us this week over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog :)

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  38. Tracey McNeelyMarch 23, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    Oh I am slipping you posted this 5 days ago and I missed it, I think I am struggling catching on to Feedly--UGH! All of these are your usual fabulous my friend! Wonderful CASE of Gayatri's tag/card so pretty, excellent confetti stamping and those N&T circles are awesome! Thank you for sharing with us at Tag You're It!

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  39. Glenda JMarch 24, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    All of these card are absolutely fantastic! Wonderful designs. Thanks so much for playing along with Seize the Birthday.

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  40. Tracy ErcoleMarch 25, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    Wow, beautiful cards!! Thanks for joining us at Little Tangles.

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  41. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)March 25, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Wow, you've been busy and I'm always impressed with crafters who can keep tabs on that many challenges. Many thanks for joining us at Tag You're It Challenge.

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  42. Jeanne J. March 25, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    Wasnt the layout at Tag Youre it so fun and interesting? I love your take with the watercolored flowers - really pretty. Been playing with watercolor here too. Not so good results yet - still working - looks like you've got it down my friend!

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  43. Maarit at Violets CornerMarch 25, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    Fabulous cards, very inspiring indeed.

    Love and hugs
    Maarit

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  44. Justine HoveyMarch 26, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    Some great CAS cards here, thanks for sharing! Thanks for playing at AAA Cards Challenges! Justine

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  45. Vicki DutcherMarch 26, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    Love your "naked" card really cute! thanks for joining in at AAA--

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  46. Jill VMarch 28, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Beautiful cards - I love the happy birthday card with the three different colours! Thanks so much for sharing with us at AAA Stamps! Jill

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